PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince Wlliam County's school superintendent has been honored as the top leader across a region that spans all of Northern Virginia into Shenandoah, Frederick and Orange counties. Dr. LaTanya D. McDade was named Region IV Superintendent of the Year.
“Dr. McDade’s passion for student success and her commitment to building a high-performance organization that serves its employees and the Prince William community has been evident since she became our Superintendent. We are grateful for her enthusiastic support for our children and our community,” said Prince William County School Board Chairman At-Large Dr. Babur Lateef.
One of McDade's biggest focuses since taking the position has been improving both the teaching and learning across the school district. In 2023, PWCS students outscored the rest of the Commonwealth in four of five Standards of Learning (SOL) subject areas: reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies.
“This award is a testament to Dr. LaTanya McDade’s exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence," said Dr. Shannon Grimsley, Superintendent of Rappahannock County Public Schools and Region IV Chair. "She is an inspirational leader very much admired by her colleagues, and she will represent Region IV well in the running for Superintendent of the Year of the state of Virginia."
McDade took on the superintendent role in the second largest school district in Virginia in 2021, and was both the first woman and first Black person in the role. Before coming to Virginia, McDade spent 23 years in the Chicago Public Schools system. In her career, she has served as a teacher, principal, chief schools’ officer, and district leader.
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